Utility Operator

Covia-Holdings-LLC; Tamms (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Healthcare Benefits –Medical

401K with company matching

Vacation + Paid Holidays

Disability, Life / AD&D, LT Care

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covia in Elco, IL is seeking a dynamic Utility Operator to join the Operations team. You will help ensure the safe, productive operation of the plant and backfill operator positions as needed, supporting maintenance and daily production goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years of plant experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. You should be safety‑conscious, detail oriented, dependable, and capable of working as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in a plant environment.
• Safety-conscious with ability to identify and manage risks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work in a production setting.
• Experience operating mobile equipment and working in a team.
• Comfort with basic computer programs and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of multiple operator roles (Packaging, Shipper, Bulk, Crusher, Control Room) as directed.
• Backfill operator positions and assist maintenance.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and support continuous improvement.
• Follow site procedures, ensure safe, efficient equipment operation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Dependable

Lift 50 pounds

Plant operations

Team player

Operate mobile equipment

Computer programs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Utility Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Elco, IL location. The Utility Operatoris accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant. The Utility Operator also backfills all operator positions within the plant for planned and unplanned absences and also assists the maintenance crew as required.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Safety

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine
• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons
• Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation
• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation
• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others

General

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

Operations

• Perform the duties of Packaging System Operator as required and directed by supervisor
• Perform the duties of Shipper as required and directed by supervisor
• Perform the duties of the Bulk System Operator as required and directed by supervisor
• Perform the duties of the Crusher Operator as required and directed by the supervisor
• Perform the duties of the Control Room Operator as required and directed by the supervisor
• Assist with plant maintenance as required
• Maintain housekeeping in the plant

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalentrequired
• 2-3 years of experience required
• Safety awareness
• Detail oriented
• Dependable
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repetitive basis throughout the work-day
• Prior exposure and understanding of operational equipment in a plant
• Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment
• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks
• Ability to operate computer programspreferred

Commitment to Our Culture:

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

IND2

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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